CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 493

Which of the following is a type of vulnerability that refers to the unauthorized installation of applications on a device through means other than the official application store?

Answer options

• A. Cross-site scripting
• B. Buffer overflow
• C. Jailbreaking
• D. Side loading

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D. Side loading, describes the process of installing applications from sources other than the official app store, which is a known vulnerability. Options A and B, Cross-site scripting and Buffer overflow, refer to different types of security issues that do not specifically involve app installation. Option C, Jailbreaking, is related to bypassing device restrictions but is not the same as side loading.